Is Adam Dicker a criminal? You decide.

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This story starts with DNF; a barren wasteland that once was a leading forum within the domain industry. While the forum itself played a huge role in propagating the myth that is Adam Dicker, the story really begins with DNF College in the summer of 2011.

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Updates / Reports
These are in no particular order.

• Report by headsupp (Resolved)
  • Relevant Videos
  • Reply to Adam
  • Update: Resolved
  
  
• Report by LannyB (Unresolved)
  • Response
    • Follow-up Questions
  
  
• Report by domainesque (Unresolved)
  • Update: Unresolved
  • Report Details
  • Update: Waiting on Refund
  
  
• Report of Shane Cultra's friends (Unresolved)
  • Update: Unpaid
  
  
• Report by Jeff Markus (Dissatisfied)
  
  
• Report by simmplex (Resolved)
  • Refunded
  
  
• Report by Blenja_Man (Pending)
  • Voucher
  • Update: Work in Progress
  
  
• Report by RandysDomains (Resolved)
  • Resolved
  
  
• Report by swamismith (Unresolved)
  
  
• Report by Charlie (Unresolved)
  • Cover-up
  • Update: Unresolved
  
  
• Report by Jaqpot (Unresolved)
  
  
• Report by anon22339 (Unresolved)
  • Details
  
  
• Report by Joseph Peterson (Resolved)
  • Update: Unpaid after 8 days
  • Update: Paid
  
  
• Report by Frank Schilling (Resolved)
  • Update: Paid
  
  
• Report by Lonewolf5503 (Paypal Dispute)
  • Update: Website not delivered and no longer accessible
  • Update: Lonewolf5503 wins PayPal dispute
  
  
• Report by GermanRaven (Unresolved)
  • Update: Full story
  
  
• Report by ClaudeDauman (Unresolved)
  
  
• Report by bobsranch (Unresolved)
  • Details
  • Update: Legal Letter Received
  
  
• Report by Newby888 (Unresolved)
  
  
• Report by dougasd (Unresolved)

From what I understand, Adam still owes north of $33,000 to previous customers and business partners. As I receive more information, I will update this figure.

 

[Charley]

Adam Dicker was last seen:

Mar 5, 2021

 

[carob]

He now has a Facebook group - 'The Art of the Name" - where he is 'teaching' newbies and others how to be a domainer. no, Really!! Even selling an Expired Name type of software for $400+

https://web.archive.org/web/20140305023600/http://theartofthename.com/domain-brokerage

/https://web.archive.org/web/20140307113344/http://www.nichewebsites.com/

https://web.archive.org/web/20140301170017/http://www.nichewebsites.com/what-is-a-niche-website/

 

[Raymond C]

MasterOfMyDomains: He still never paid me, ins spite of his last promises. He finally stopped responding.
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Helmuts: your post is ridiculous and insulting to those of us that were "taken". We tried all the "grown up" approaches. Adam holds the money, resides in a different country than most (all?) of his victims, and there is no leverage to make him respond. Further, his consistent failed promises, followed by hiding, make it obvious that he is not sincere about making things right. Now, I fully recognize that I made the mistake of trusting someone (based on a false public reputation he had created). When I was dealing with him to build my site, I asked for a contract, but he said he "didn't do contracts" -- red flag that, were it not for the credibility of his public persona, would have stopped me from proceeding. I made those bad judgements thinking that the other person was as credible and sincere and honest as I am. If he had been, or has since become so, then I would either have the site he committed to, or have my money back now. I've tried the "GROWN-UP" approach, but it doesn't work if only one of us is acting grown up.
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What is striking to me is that most of us victims are more embarrassed that we fell for this than he is embarrassed to have taken us.
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Of course, if he waits long enough, inflation will make his debts truly pocket change and he can pay it off and claim he's redeemed himself
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If you're giving Adam a new livestream platform, giving him credibility while knowing his past, perhaps you can open another livestream to fill with an associate of Bernie Madoff to discuss new financial investments.

Don't worry about it. It's only money! - money can buy you medicine, but money can't buy you health. Stay healthy is number one. You can make money back when you are healthy. You can't work/make any money when you are sick.

money can't buy you happiness, contentment is the key to happiness.

 

[WebInvestments]

Yep, get your popcorn folks, it's gonna be a long one

I doubt it friend, unless Shane here has something "solid" to backup his allegations against Adam.

PS: Does the word trolling comes to anyone's mind here?

 

[frank-germany]

to me, you all learned valuable lessons from Mr Dicker

you wanted to make money
it didn't happen

you trusted an internet guru
bad idea

you send money upfront
learn something

you tried to destroy him
well.....

move on
stop complaining

lesson learned is a very valuable thing

.. and I don't care
in case you hate me for that

I need you as much
as you needed Dickers help

 

[BrandEntrance.com]

You're both correct.

Learn the bitter lesson and move on but never forget what he has done.

He doesn't seem to have changed his modus operandi and I agree that the warning flags should stay raised for this one.

Lessons learned by most people over the age of 25:
1. Don't 'work' for free unless it's sweat equity and you are aware of point number 2.
2. Ask yourself if you can walk away and forget it if it fails. Most joint ventures do.
3. Get a signed contract to get paid for work or treat it like buying a lottery ticket.

 

[Business Brands]

I've done a lot of business with Adam and have only positive experience.

 

[BrandEntrance.com]

Sad that people got ripped off but how sheltered have your lives been?
I read it all and honestly, I have experienced it all as well. We call these life lessons. There is always somebody who will take from you if you are offering. I remember giving advice to my children about scammers and the importance of not working for free.

Sweat equity is something else and no guarantee for success.
I also am reminded of the times I have employed people to do things for me and know that if they are not fully invested in what I am doing then the results will be poor.

I would like to add that I haven't been around for a while and it's nice to be back. There is always a lot to learn here from many intelligent people who are willing to give their time and experiences.

I have a couple of new businesses thanks to what I have learned in this forum.

 

[Helmuts]

Are you sure the Helmuts is not Adam?

Or are they two crooks with the same criminal mindest and inability to tell the truth about anything?

What are you saying about me, please?

 

[900Worldwide]

the ones who have been in trouble by using Adam as a shortcut to success have simply learned there is no shortcut to success ( by Adam ).

So what - move on.

Learn about not spending money on scammers.
And learn how to identify Scammers.

Guess, you learned it by now.

I second that.

 

[Sam1234]

I doubt it friend, unless Shane here has something "solid" to backup his allegations against Adam.

PS: Does the word trolling comes to anyone's mind here?

Not sure but I read the article and something about a deal where if some rich guy didn't monetize some other rich guy's domains, the other rich guy would inherit 2 of the first rich guy's million dollar domains or something, and I lost interest. Felt like I was being trolled. Don't know the whole story, stopped reading.

 

[frank-germany]

Why should people who were screwed just "move on"? As far as I know Adam has not made it right with all the people he owes money to.

The question is more to do with intent and deception, not to do with some good faith effort that failed.

His credibility in this field is shot. His past will continue to haunt him, for good reason.
Maybe Adam should be the one who "moves on"...to another field.

Brad

because sticking to the "Adam Cause" binds their energy

 

[frank-germany]

the ones who have been in trouble by using Adam as a shortcut to success have simply learned there is no shortcut to success ( by Adam ).

So what - move on.

Learn about not spending money on scammers.
And learn how to identify Scammers.

Guess, you learned it by now.

 

[Helmuts]

Well, it seems that Adam Dicker and Helmut enjoy "playing" with people. After my prior post, Helmuts PM'd me (7/26) to offer to help me by talking to Adam on my behalf. I agreed to his help. On 7/27, he told me he'd "just had a chat with Adam" and asked that I email Adam. I sent an email to Adam, blind copying Helmuts (Helmuts@*********.com). Adam responded to my email, promising to call me that Friday (7/29). And he kept that promise and I spoke to him on Friday. On the call he was cordial and promised to send the money to me by the following Friday (8/05/22). In subsequent exchanges, I told him that Venmo or Paypal would be fine. He quickly responded that Venmo isn't allowed in Canada. I responded that Paypal, or any other method, would be fine. That was the last I heard from him, despite follow-up emails from me on 8/16 and 8/25. I wrote to Helmuts on NP 8/30 to ask if he knew this and/or was "in on it". Then I sent Helmets an email on 9/20 asking the same. No further word from Adam or Helmuts.

Many of you will think I'm making a fool of myself. Frankly, I'm not upset about this, just disappointed to see that Adam has no shame to try to "rub my face" in my prior trust of him. I didn't really fall for it this time, but I thought it was worth a try to see if he had any sincerity or truth in him. Unfortunately, this reflects on Helmets as well, as it seems he was enjoying the joke all along, and continues to feature Adam in his work.

I may have been naive, but I was honest and upright in my dealings. God will deal with Adam and Helmuts as He determines is appropriate. Hopefully, He will be merciful.

I am posting so others will know the character of those involved (I am not hurt if you chide or ridicule me in this).

.. I hadn't been here for months, and hadn't read your pm.

thank you for publicly assuming that I am playing you and people :/ .. tried helping you and connected to Adam (what I did).. I am busy with my main business and simply do not have the time nor energy resources to check up if 2 parties follow up to their promises.

 

[Helmuts]

If I have wrongly associated you as being "in on the play", then I am truly sorry. You didn't respond to my 9/20 email directly to you (which had the details and asked if you knew of it) and, as you had told me you regularly talk to Adam, that was my conclusion.

apology accepted.

... I am done trying to help people :/ ... f**** this place. .. deleting my account.. doing 1 last livestream tonight (will help out a truly nice domainer to spread the word he urgently needs right now).

 

[Helmuts]

If you are from Europe, Adam Dicker also will be at the London Domain Summit.

Entry is free, food and drinks as well.

.. you are grown-ups > put up your pants and talk to Adam in person or directly online.

And, if there are still unresolved issues > make arrangements like GROWN-UPS do. .. sign contracts, work on payment plans etc.. are we in the kindergarten? Sounds fair?

Show me 1 person who hasn't f***ed up at some point in the life? I can't.

.. I could also start few threads about few big names in our industry (and 10+ about me) how we have f***ed up at some stages of our lives.

:D :D .. and 1 well-known guy from our industry has even blocked me after I announced that there will be a livestream with Adam. .. :D :D

All the best all!!

What has happened, has happened. Life moves on. And, in this simple business world of ours, there are simple baby steps on how agreements are made over unresolved issues.